1. young plants that have grown from seeds
Usage: plural of seedling

Examples

• The gardener carefully transplanted the tomato seedlings into larger pots.
• Hundreds of pine seedlings were planted in the reforestation area.
• The seedlings need plenty of sunlight and water to grow properly.
• She started the flower seedlings indoors before the last frost.
• The nursery sells vegetable seedlings every spring.
• Strong winds damaged many of the delicate seedlings in the garden.
• The seedlings emerged from the soil after just one week.